Well i've had the i5700 for a good few months now, and while it's a pretty decent phone hardware wise being stuck on stock 1.5 doesn't exactly release it's full potential.
So here's the story:
I exclusively run Linux on my PC
My Spica is currently locked to T-Mobile and running stock Android v1.5
I even considered selling it and getting an Orange SanFran, but for what you get for this phone on recycling websites i just didn't think it worth it. £80? Maybe. £50? No chance. Could of course put it on ebay but that would require a bank account, which i've been putting off for ages...
Anyway, i digress. Is there any way to flash this phone without using Windows? Any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks a lot!
Unfortunately upgrade from 1.5 to 2.1 is not possible without a trip to service center (they should upgrade firmware free of charge) or Odin, which is Windows only.
Workaround- you can try using VirtualBox (and install WinXP), it has very good USB passthrough (I did flash sony-ericsson k800i running VirtualBox in Ubuntu 9.10).
AFAIK you can't brick the phone unless bootloader fails to install properly but most OnePackage firmwares aviable do not have bootloader included.
Is it possible to flash roms on the LG Optimus 7 in any way? I don't mean custom roms I just want to flash an official release build on my device.
How did you loose your official release rom that comes with the device?
kapanak said:
How did you loose your official release rom that comes with the device?
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I never had it. I'm using a pre-release device with 6536 build.
Then, I think you might need to wait for the first update, as there really isn't any ROMs floating around the web for Optimus 7 yet...
I see no developers who care about optimus 7, so sad. Such a nice phone.
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I see no developers who care about optimus 7, so sad. Such a nice phone.
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Not true. There may not be any development topics here. However, in the actual WP7 Development forum on XDA, most of the modifications and hacks apply to the Optimus 7 as well (with the exception of the HTC specific or Samsung specific ones, duh!)
There's new thread in the development forum for this device. Teaches you how to flash the firmware along with the correct firmware for specific countries.
Take a look here and use the firmware you prefer )))
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935578
can post detailed procedure)))
Hi all,
I am trying unsuccessfully the method mentioned above without any success since yesterday night.
If followed carefuly the steps but when launching "LGDP2_V36_UMTS.exe", I can't enter Emergency Download mode.
Everything is well installed, my modem was located in port COM4, I have the correct DLL and .dz rom.
But when I press the "Start" button, and plug in with the USB the phone when LG logo appears at startup, nothing happens.
If I set the "USB Switching" to QC Composite, using MFG, when connecting the phone, ports COM5 and COM6 become active (still nothing on port COM4) in LGDP2_V36_UMTS.exe, I get "ErrNum502 EMERGENCY MODEL FAIL" after a few seconds.
Any idea on this? I am currently running an LG Optimus 7 under NoDo Orange-FR branded (would like to flash with the European rom).
Thanks in advance.
Thomas
The roms available for download are for 7004. As far as I know, you cannot flash the older version rom atop the newer OS. Your best bet is to reverse the nodo update with Zune, then attempt to flash the desired rom.
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Hi Kapanak,
I see, thanks for your reply. Do you know how to "downgrade" my phone using Zune? I went through the whole parameters and sync list and found nothing.
Thanks,
Thomas
Go to settings>phone>update on the computer you did your NoDo update. There, you will see a "backup" prior to updating your phone. That back, when you phone is connected (make sure of this) will restore 7004 to your phone. Make sure you save everything on your phone before doing this, as you WILL loose everything acquired/synced/changed on your phone after NoDo update...
You can flash which rom du you prefer, sure you can downgrade 'cause this will erase ALL the partitions on your mobile.
DOWNGRADE with flash is SAFE, it's just a waste of time to reverse with zune and then reflash.
@ kapanak:
I guess I had not option to downgrade using Zune as after the Nodo update, I deleted the entire folder Zune created for the restauration point on my computer. I hate softwares using 1.5Go on my hard drive for "nothing" Guess it was a mistake here...
@ the.rider1290:
Based on your post, you mean that even running Nodo, I can flash directly using the ROMs available for download here? And this would downgrade automatically my phone from Nodo (Orange FR linked) to the previous WP7 version Europe free (I chose this one)?
So, any idea on what prevents the software "LGDP2_V36_UMTS.exe" enter my phone in Emergency Download mode?
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The roms available for download are for 7004. As far as I know, you cannot flash the older version rom atop the newer OS. Your best bet is to reverse the nodo update with Zune, then attempt to flash the desired rom.
Sent from my LG-E900h using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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Not true, I unknowingly flashed a StarHub ROM on my Optimus 7 before the 7720 ROMs were released. My phone was on 7.10.7720.68 and backtracked to to 7.0.7004. Microsoft stopped delivering old updates so i was temporarily stuck on 7008. Then i used ChevronWP7 updater to update to NoDo, then used the beta update to update to 7403, then got a notification for official StarHub update, followed by a LG software update, then a "family and friends" update to clear some crap, then the 7740 update. entire process took 10hrs.
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Just install the modem driver then plug in your phone in emergency download (VOL-CAM-PWR) then if using Win Vista u will see "Installing driver device software" then click the balloon and see which COM port it is (e.g. LG Device (COM #21)) then choose THAT port and start. having the "Can't find monitor port!" warning is ok.
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I need a step by step tutorial on how to reflash my lg optimus 7 e900h.. it keeps restarting and when i sent it in for repairs all they did was relfash it. Reflashing seemed to help at least for a month or two, but now that my warranty is up i need a tutorial! anyone please?!?!
Looking for Telus Canada firmware for LG-E900h
the.rider1290 said:
Take a look here and use the firmware you prefer )))
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935578
can post detailed procedure)))
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Those links seem to be dead now. Does anyone have access to the following firmware versions?
TELUS CANADA
LG-E900hAT-02-V10b-302-220-OCT-07-20100_DZ
LG-E900hAT-02-V10i-302-220-AUG-08-2011+0_DZ
Thanks in advance.
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I need a step by step tutorial on how to reflash my lg optimus 7 e900h.. it keeps restarting and when i sent it in for repairs all they did was relfash it. Reflashing seemed to help at least for a month or two, but now that my warranty is up i need a tutorial! anyone please?!?!
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I hope this helps: goo.gl/JlwA0
I'm still looking for a copy of the latest firmware for my Telus E900h.
Can anyone re upload wind italian rom please? Thanks a lot
PLEASE HELP!!!
Hello, Guys I just got my GNote International GT-N7000 a couple days ago its already running hooked up with calling and data, Its a beast but I wanna get it running at full potential! I'm fairly well at the rooting and getting things going after I get a push in the right direction. I have been reading but what I have searched in the last two days has me more confused now then when I started.
Here is the Rundown on my Phone and its current firmware.
International Ver.
Gingerbread 2.3.6
Kernel
2.6.35.7 N7000XXLA4-CL886827
[email protected]#2
Build
GINGERBREAD.XXLA4
I have read that this phones firmware cannot be rooted then I read that I have to downgrade. Can someone help me out I would appreciate it a lot. I went to the place where it had the files I would need to downgrade to and there are 3 different XLA4 files I don’t know what one to use? This phone is an entire different experience than all the tablets I’ve rooted, and I have rooted many.
Here is what has me confused, I have to do things in this order because my firmware is newer her is what I have to do? - correct/
1 I have to downgrade to an earlier firmware correct? Which one - would be very helpful.
2 I see three different firmwares that show on the download page that is the same as mine XLA4. On this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997 it has the following, which one do I need there's 3.
N7000XXLA4 --------------------2012 January-------N7000OXALA4----------------Germany-----------------------------Download (Non Wipe)
N7000XXLA4------------ 2.3.6---2012 January--------N7000DREKL1------------------Austria (3)-------------------------Download
N7000XXLA4--------------------2012 February--------N7000OJVKL1-----------------Turkey-----------------------------Download
So that’s 3 files, I don’t know which one to use, if anyone can help me out I would be very thankful. Why does XLA4 have so many files? I just need to know which download to use to downgrade my phone. So I can use some Roms and see what I like and CWM.
This is crazy I’ve never had this much trouble rooting something. I’m starting to get frustrated 2 days and don’t even know where to start, information has my mind going in circles. Especially the 3 different ROMs for XLA4 downgrade.
My Current devices I have rooted are the Asus Transformer Prime, HP Touchpad, and Nook Color, but in the past I’ve done rooting with the original GTab from Viewsonic -First tablet ever owned, Nook, Streak 7, ZTE warp, Galaxy Tab 10.1, HP Touchpad, Asus Transformer Prime – Driver and now the note. I have never rooted a phone before besides the ZTE Warp and it was very simple, one click deal, The GNote seems very complex unless I’m missing something here, and it is a different beast. So I really need some help with this bad boy, if you can help thank you very much.
if its new use odin to flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025 3*Files Wipe N7000XXLC1_N7000OXALC1 Open Europe latest build + cwm kernel ant you will have all you need as base
Hello, I just repaired my Nexus 7C (3G) from ASUS service center but they flashed wrong OS (Wi-Fi only). I'm looking to have the 3G features back but not able to find the official ASUS Nexus 7C OS. Device model is ME370TG (India). Please help me to get that official ROM and how to flash that. I'm looking for complete tutorial. Thanks.
What you'll need is this guide and you can grab the official factory images from here. Be sure to download the proper one!!! Flashing the wrong image (for example the 2013 image on a 2012 model) will hard brick the device.
Hi
Was hoping to get some guidance from anyone who has successfully upgraded the Android version on their Samsung GT-P5110. My daughter needs to install educational software that requires Android 5 or above (due to COVID/Home Schooling). Id love to buy a new tablet but Ive lost my job so hoping to get this old tablet working. Has anyone succesfully upgraded this model? Any help with instructions and links to correct versions of Odin, TWRP and OS Image would be most appreciated. Ive got some tips from this thread but not sure where to get the correct file versions..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75777254&postcount=1046
Thanks
Angela
Tablet is useless to me now. YouTube no longer works keeps asking to update